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Good morning. It’s Monday, May 4, and the Met Gala is tonight. Our reporter investigated a critical question — how do celebrities pee in those huge gowns? Now let’s catch up from the weekend. 

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

• This morning: Iran’s military warned it would strike U.S. forces if they attempt to approach the critical waterway. The strait’s closure since the Iran war began has sent gas prices surging.
• At the Pentagon: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tightening his control. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Pope Leo XIV, who has clashed with Trump on Iran.
• Americans disapprove of Trump more than ever: See our new poll.

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Use-of-force incidents reported at ICE facilities, reported between Jan. 20, 2025, and Jan. 19, 2026. Source: ICE, Relevant Research, analysis by The Post (The Washington Post) 

• What hundreds of internal emails show: Guards have increasingly used chemical agents and physical tactics, like punches, to control detainees during Trump’s first year back in office.
• Another immigration story: A GOP lawmaker in Idaho supported an immigration crackdown. Her husband lost customers, revealing a fault line among Republican voters.

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It's unclear what sent Giuliani to the hospital, how long he’s been there or what his prognosis is. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post)

• According to his spokesman: The ex-mayor of New York City and former Trump adviser is critical but stable. On Friday, Giuliani, 81, said his voice was “a little under the weather.”
• In a Truth Social post: Trump called Giuliani “the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR.” Giuliani has been a vocal supporter of the president’s claims of election fraud.

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Drugmakers asked the Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access by mail.

• On Friday: A federal appeals court limited abortion pill access nationwide. The ruling temporarily blocks people from receiving mifepristone through telehealth providers.
• On Saturday: Two drug manufacturers asked the Supreme Court to temporarily allow access to the pills by mail. It’s unclear when justices will rule on the emergency applications.

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Spirit Airlines shut down Saturday after Trump’s bailout plan failed.

• The end of an era: The budget airline said it had “no choice” but to wind down operations immediately, leaving 17,000 jobs at risk.
• If you had a Spirit flight booked: Here’s how to get your money back.
• Still planning a trip? The Post asked travel experts for beach destinations that aren’t too crowded. Find their top 10 recommendations, from Hawaii to the Caribbean, here.

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Evidence suggests that vaping might cause cancer.

• An oncologist writes: E-cigarettes can contain harmful substances like heavy metals and carcinogens. Research is sparse, but vaping has been linked to concerning cellular changes.
• Another fascinating health story: The body’s most mysterious organ may play a key role in longevity and cancer. Here’s what to know about the incredible shrinking thymus.

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There’s a secret to making chores so fun you’ll look forward to them.

• No, actually: It’s called “gamification,” or turning the dreaded tasks of daily life into fun gambits. Try these seven strategies, like timed challenges and implementing “the poop rule.”
• Now that you’re hyped to clean: Here’s a quick and easy routine to get your bathroom clean fast. Then try our 11 easy ways to declutter while you’re spring cleaning.

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